to, with a plan that they can accept for spending cuts and tax revenues. the budget reductions are set to kick in at the end of the year. most of the white house and the republicans are calling for the other side to release what they plan to do. but no side has released any details. the spending cuts will go into effect at the first of the year. many economists stated that it could plunge the economy back into recession. >> bay area knows. the city of lafayette is hoping to have the giant sinkhole that opened up after last weekend's storm repaired by christmas. the city has hired emergency contractors see-seat mires for the job. that sinkho form athe sinkhole r mountain view drive after a storm drain failed. it was initially thought that the road would be closed for the entire winter. >> the cleanup and repairs related to a water pipe break this in a river of mud flowing into a city neighborhood last month was expected to cost about a million dollars. repairs was also be made to the 8 in. water main that cracked open november 13th. city officials said the